Faival Posted September 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2015 As we have not been on this ship before can anyone suggest a good place for 10 people to assemble prior to leaving the ship on a private group tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted September 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) At a closed bar closest to the elevator to stay cool until all show up or at a designated time just off the ship's brow on the dock, weather permitting. Edited September 20, 2015 by FireEater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted September 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2015 As we have not been on this ship before can anyone suggest a good place for 10 people to assemble prior to leaving the ship on a private group tour. I would suggest the Martini Bar - it will be closed early in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted September 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We used Cellar Masters. It worked well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1A Posted September 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2015 As we have not been on this ship before can anyone suggest a good place for 10 people to assemble prior to leaving the ship on a private group tour. Which Ship? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Cafe Al Bacio is an excellent spot to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfkcruiser Posted September 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I go with martini bar on S class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted September 20, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2015 When we have done private tours with others we prefer everyone meet off the ship with the guide. If you meet inside, and someone is late or a no show, our groups want to be ready and on time with the tour company's rep. Not risk having the tour start later. I never felt it was the organizer's job to track down and gather people. And yes over the years, we have had a couple times when people didn't show and we left without them.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertbelle Posted September 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2015 When we have done private tours with others we prefer everyone meet off the ship with the guide. If you meet inside, and someone is late or a no show, our groups want to be ready and on time with the tour company's rep. Not risk having the tour start later. I never felt it was the organizer's job to track down and gather people. And yes over the years, we have had a couple times when people didn't show and we left without them.:rolleyes: I agree with this. Meeting off ship with the tour guide is the best. That way if someone doesn't show everyone else is where they are supposed to be and can leave at the designated time. True about no shows. People on ships are adults, if they can't get themselves off the ship and to the start of the tour at the right time, by themselves, then too bad. I am not going to let others ruin my good day. And, we have seen a good many people not show over the years, so it isn't that unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I think it depends on the group of people and would not say one way is "the best" over another way. I was on cruise in May 2012 to the Med and we had quite a few private tours. We had all been chatting on the roll call and everyone agreed to meet at Cafe Al Bacio and it worked out very well for all of us.:) We walked off the ship together and our guides were waiting for us outside. We had no issues (that I can remember....it has been 3 years;):eek:) So I think it just depends on you and your group. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted September 20, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I think it depends on the group of people and would not say one wayis "the best" over another way. I was on cruise in May 2012 to the Med and we had quite a few private tours. We had all been chatting on the roll call and everyone agreed to meet at Cafe Al Bacio and it worked out very well for all of us.:) We walked off the ship together and our guides were waiting for us outside. We had no issues (that I can remember....it has been 3 years;):eek:) So I think it just depends on you and your group. Just my opinion. Agree, I always say meet at Cafe Al Bacio, especially as there is a telephone just out in the corridor. I have rang a room number of a no show from there; they had just popped back to their cabin to grab alternative footwear. We waited for 2 minutes, no problem, and at least we knew where they were ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfinesq Posted September 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We usually meet at the Passport Bar on Deck 3. The gangway is generally on deck 2 so it's nearby and not very crowded in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames9 Posted September 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) In the private tours I have formed, have always met on deck 5 at Cafe Al bacio, and have told the tour company that as a group we will meet them at the pre-arranged spot ashore.......if one meets as a group ashore, makes it difficult to call their room......and landmarks ashore can be confusing.....everyone should be able to figure out deck 5 and the coffee place,lol And its nice to take a latte ashore!! Edited September 20, 2015 by flames9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted September 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2015 The passport bar on 3 is a good place, and we even once met in the library. We've never done cafe al bacio as it's often pretty busy in the a.m. For a larger group of about 20 once, we met in Rendezvous Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHPcruiser Posted September 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 22, 2015 We used Cellar Masters as a meeting place for several private tours. Worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted September 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 22, 2015 We've always meet off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_tchr Posted September 22, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think it depends on the group of people and would not say one wayis "the best" over another way. I was on cruise in May 2012 to the Med and we had quite a few private tours. We had all been chatting on the roll call and everyone agreed to meet at Cafe Al Bacio and it worked out very well for all of us.:) We walked off the ship together and our guides were waiting for us outside. We had no issues (that I can remember....it has been 3 years;):eek:) So I think it just depends on you and your group. Just my opinion. You do absolutely need to let everyone know that if you are later than X time the tour will leave without you. Have twice had meeting point both on and off the ship - where people were no shows. The evening they said "sorry, we decided not to go". Must cover that situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreham01 Posted September 22, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Definitely meet off the ship, and tell everyone to make sure they are first off if it is St Petersburg. It is always a good idea to tell people that if they are late the tour goes without them. If you wait for people you will get caught in a long line to go through customs in St Petersburg. I would still say make sure you meet off the ship no matter where your tour is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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